2010 Photographic Year in Review
As we start a new year, I took a look back on the last year and some of my photography road trips and other projects are presented in this post. Over all 2010 was a good year for me and I mangaged to cover a lot of miles and take a wide range of photos.
January 2011 Photo of the Month
Unknown Soldier
Each month I will offer a photo in an 11 x 14 (print only) for $24.50, which is 1/2 of the normal print price. This will be available only for a limited time and only on prints ordered through this page. Click on the picture to order, then click “add to cart” and complete the checkout process.
Fort Smith National Cenetery on Crhistmas Morning 2009 during a rare “White Christmas”. The Cemetery is decorated with a wreath on each of the 12,000 headstones to honor the servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ – Groom Texas
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Description:Groom Texas is the site of the the largest free standing cross in the western hemisphere, located along interstate 40 in Groom Texas. The cross was erected in 1995, and is 19 stories, or 190 feet tall. The giant cross can be seen from as far as 25 miles away and seen by millions of motorists every year. Around the base of the cross are life size sculptors depiction the 12 stations of the cross. |
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This Cross is given for everyone and is open 24/7. There is no charge to visit or spend the night. |
| Best Time to Visit: | Anytime would be good, but sunrise or sunset will give the best photos. Gift Shop Summer hours — 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Winter hours — 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Where it is: | The cross is located 40 miles east of Amarillo Texas on Interstate highway 40, and is visible from the road. |
| Directions: | Exit off I40 at exit 112 Ranch Rd. 295 to county Rd. 2, or simply exit and drive to the cross, you can’t miss it. |
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| Links: | Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ Ministries |
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| Equipment: | You can photograph with any camera, and there is plenty of room to back off as far as needed to capture the entire cross, however a wide angle lens would make it easier. |
| What to Photograph: | The 19 story high cross is the primary subject, but there are many other sculptures to photograph including the twelve life size stations of the cross and the last supper. |
| Photography Tips: | When photographing architectural subjects such as the cross it is important to try and keep the vertical lines straight, watch closely in your view finder that the cross is not appearing to fall over sideways.Unless you are photographing on an overcast day, or in the golden hour, you will be dealing with harsh contrasting light. Photographing the dark sculptures against a light sky you will need to over expose to maintain the detail and try to shoot with the sun at your back to avoid a silhouette effect. |
Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ – Images by Greg Disch
Lunar Eclipse Photos
In the early hours of the morning on Tuesday December 21st 2010 there was a total lunar Eclipse, the only one for the year and there will not be another until 2014. The total eclipse lasted for 72 minutes and during that time the moon turned red. This is caused by a phenomenon similar to the effect that causes our sunsets to turn the sky red. The light is passing through the Earths atmosphere and indirectly lighting the moon. If you are interested in all of the technical information on the event Click Here.
A composite image of the progress of the eclipse, for the final image with the red full moon, the exposure was increased from f/5.6 at 1/250 sec. at ISO 400 in the previous exposures to 1.0 sec. at f/5.6 ISO 1600 to bring out the detail of the moon.
December 2010 Photo of the Month
Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ Ministries
Each month I will offer a photo in an 11 x 14 (print only) for $24.50, which is 1/2 of the normal print price. This will be available only for a limited time and only on prints ordered through this page. Click on the picture to order, then click “add to cart” and complete the checkout process.
The December Photo of the Month is the largest free standing cross in the western hemisphere, located along interstate 40 in Groom Texas. The cross was erected in 1995, and is 19 stories, or 190 feet tall. The giant cross can be seen from as far as 25 miles away and seen by millions of motorists every year.
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